Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 8,171 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
2.46
0-0Markus Oswald plays the ball forward to Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze plays a one-two with Jonas Wendel and rushes in on goal... Jonas Schulze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
6.51
Simon Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra shoots from distance but is denied by Jaime Tavares. Excellent save.
8.22
0-1Rainer Seeler sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Seeler sees space and advances. Rainer Seeler plays a one-two with Aaron Moore and rushes in on goal... Rainer Seeler rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.57
Markus Oswald chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Moore. Aaron Moore passes the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.48
0-2With some swift thinking, Rainer Seeler plays the ball forward to Linus Turek. Linus Turek shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.12
Aaron Moore surges forward with the ball. Aaron Moore threads a neat ball through to Jonas Wendel. Some silky footwork from Jonas Wendel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Simon Palumbo passes the ball forward to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler sees Simon Rösler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
MSV Duisburg kick off the second half!
48.54
0-2Simon Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Rainer Seeler blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.56
0-2FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Malte Palumbo replacing Jonas Schulze .
61.61
Jochem van den Broek flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Moore who takes it down. Aaron Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Palumbo. Malte Palumbo beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.36
0-2Martijn Huistra hacks Rainer Seeler from behind! Martijn Huistra is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Seeler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.15
0-2Gareth Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Klimek.
79.34
Jochem van den Broek flicks a high pass forward to Malte Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Malte Palumbo shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.22
0-2Rainer Seeler catches Martijn Huistra on the ankles. Rainer Seeler is shown the yellow card! Martijn Huistra stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.22
Rainer Seeler chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Fromm. Markus Fromm runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Markus Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Turek. Linus Turek directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
27.8%
50%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Seeler of FC Union Berlin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Palumbo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joos Hesp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martijn Huistra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malte Stiepermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Haller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaime Tavares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) |   | 9 |
| 4. | Markus Oswald (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Moore (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Torsten Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Turek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Fromm (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jonas Schulze (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arno Klimek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |